Dongar Dashcam Power Adapter (3-pin Type B) for Select Ford Vehicles. Compatible with 2019+ Ford Ranger, and More. Built-in USB Power Source, Connects to Rearview Mirror, Easy to Install

I received no compensation for this review, I'm just a first time customer. This little power adapter works great, and because it was made specifically to fit my '19 Ranger it probably saved me an hour or so running power to my Wolfbox rearview mirror dash cam. It took me all of 30 seconds to plug it in and connect power using the included USB to USBC pigtail. I only had to pop-off the small plastic piece covering the auto-dim power connector just above the stock rearview mirror. The adapter and USBC pigtail fit nicely behind the cover, I didn't have to pull any trim pieces or run wires under the dash and I didn't have to fool around with fuse adapters or ziptying loose wires. After seeing the quality of this adapter and the included USB adapters, I highly recommend Dongar products.

I am from Germany and have a 2020 Ford Ranger Thunder. It was the highest trim level back then. Therefore it had the powered mirror included. The Adapter works perfect. I also could use the short USB C cable which was included to connect my Viofo A229 Pro 2-Channel Dashcam.When you need the capability of your Dashcam to monitor even when you parked, you need a hardwiring kit for your Dashcam because the mirror harness only get power when you’re ignition is turned on (with or without running the engine).Cannot judge over the longtime quality but hope it do good 👍

After purchasing and returning another product of the same type for a wrong connector fit I decided to pay a bit more and try this one. It fit and worked perfectly for my 2019 Ford Ranger XLT with auto-dim mirror. My dash cam starts up without fail every time I turn on my ignition. It made getting my dash cam reinstalled a breeze after trading my previous vehicle that it was installed in. I miss the parked mode a bit but having the dash cam while driving is most important.

I emailed Dongar before the purchase and this device is compatible with my Garmin X210. Using the Dongar supplied cable this message appear every power on; "The attached cable cannot currently charge your deviceThe attached cable cannot currently charge your device." Basically, the battery is not charged and when it runs down, the settings are lost and often cannot connect to the x210 via iPhone blue-tooth. This is not a solutioon. When I use the Garmin supplied power cable connected to the Dongar adapter, the camera operates and charges the battery, thus retaining all the settings. The issue now is the cabling if not routed in the headliner and door seals. The Dongar cable is not the same specification as the Garmin cable.More research reveals that the Garmin cable is power only.

Rarely do things work as advertised, this is one of those rare things. Used this to install a Garmin Mini2 in 2019 Ranger Lariat. If your Ranger is equipped with auto-dimming mirror then this is the power adapter for you.Supplies power to the dash cam when the vehicle is started. This does not keep it on when vehicle is shut off, i.e. for the parking monitor function. For that you need to hardwire to the fusebox.

Easy to plug in, though on a 2022 Ford Ranger there is no way the USB part would fit. I wish they sold this just with the splice since most dashcams take 12v anyway. I removed the USB part and hard wired the leads to a BlackVue dashcam (red and yellow from BlackVue to the positive side, black to negative). Works perfectly. The lead on the outside of the plug is positive, the center pin is negative.

Just an FYI if anyone is looking to use this on a 2024 Ford Ranger it will not fit. The connector is a 5 pin connector on the 24 Ranger not a 3 pin.

This made it very easy to hook up my dash cam to my mirror on my 2020 Ford Ranger XLT. Would definitely recommend as long as you want the dash cam to turn off when you turn off the vehicle.